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Company Formation

Confidentiality Agreement Template

A confidentiality agreement protects sensitive company information when shared with directors, employees or third parties. It functions like an NDA, tailored to company and governance contexts.

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What this confidentiality agreement covers

When you need a confidentiality agreement

The legal framework

Understanding the law behind a confidentiality agreement helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:

Companies Act 2006
The principal statute governing UK companies — directors' duties, share capital, filing obligations, articles of association and resolutions all derive from it.
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
Introduced enhanced Companies House identity verification and transparency requirements being rolled out across 2025–2026.
Insolvency Act 1986
Relevant to directors' duties as a company approaches financial difficulty.
On the horizon. Companies House identity-verification requirements under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 continue to be phased in, affecting directors and persons with significant control.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as an NDA?

Essentially yes. The terms are used interchangeably, with this version tailored to company contexts.

How long should confidentiality last?

It depends on the information. Trade secrets may warrant indefinite protection, while other information may have a set term.

How Legal Lift helps

Answer a few plain-English questions and our AI generator produces a tailored confidentiality agreement, ready to edit, download as PDF or Word, and e-sign with LegalSign. Every template is kept current with UK law, and our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are available if you'd like it reviewed.

This page explains the law in general terms to help you understand your confidentiality agreement. It is information, not legal advice. For guidance on your specific circumstances, our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are here to help.

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